Built-in wine fridges and beverage centers vent through the front, and blocked or restricted airflow is behind many of the warm-cooler calls technicians see. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Marina del Rey and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention wine coolers or refrigeration work shown first.
Wine Cooler Repair Companies Near Marina del Rey
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Marina del Rey. Other nearby bases include Santa Monica (13), Los Angeles (9), and Culver City (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair And Service Experts, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marina del Rey. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.4 |
The leading options for Marina del Rey are Fix It Fast Appliance Repair, LLC (14.6 miles away, based in Rolling Hills Estates, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (15.6 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (16.6 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Wine Cooler Problems Worth a Service Call
- Display shows a code or blinks
- Bottles are warmer than the setting
- Unit runs constantly
- Frost or ice on the back wall
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Wine Cooler Technician Checks
Placement and Ventilation
Leave about 2 inches of open space behind a freestanding wine cooler so air can circulate. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Do not block the cold-air vents inside a wine cooler or overcrowd it with bottles. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Troubleshooting first? See wine cooler not cooling or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Repair or Replace Your Wine Fridge?
Wine cooler repairs are usually a fan, a control, a door seal or a cooling module; compressor work costs more. Published ranges:
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the repair-or-replace guide for more detail.
What Marina del Rey Owners Should Know
Most wine cooler calls in Marina del Rey come down to airflow and clearance, fans, the door seal, the controls and, on thermoelectric units, the cooling module.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Questions to Ask a Marina del Rey Repair Technician
- Can you tell on the phone whether my unit is compressor or thermoelectric, and does that change the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the compressor side needs work?
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair FAQs: Marina del Rey, CA
Can a thermoelectric wine cooler be repaired?
What does a wine fridge repair usually cost?
Why is there frost in my wine cooler?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Marina del Rey, CA
Wine Cooler & Wine Fridge Repair Near Marina del Rey
Before you call a Marina del Rey technician, check that the vents are clear, the unit has the clearance its installation guide calls for, and the room is not unusually warm. Note the set temperature and what the unit actually reads.